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  My husband and I have almost identical policies - so why is his insurance premium so much higher? 21 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I both drive the same car, a 2004 Nissan Almera. We both live at the same address and are both 33. My husband has eight years no claims,...
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  Why is the tax for my Mazda 6 auto so much more than a manual version? 31 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Mazda 6, it's a beautiful car. Can you tell me why there is such a huge difference in road tax for a manual versus an automatic. My Mazda 6 auto...
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  Should I sell my diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class? 23 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My car is a Mercedes-Benz A220 CDI auto. It has most optional extras and I've owned it from new. It's done 15,000 miles and will soon need an MoT, major...
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  Are broken coil springs a known issue on Mercedes-Benz? 29 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My car is a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 7G-Tronic automatic. It has covered 68,000 miles and has been well looked after and serviced regularly. I've had...
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  What tyres could I fit to my 2011 Honda Civic to improve ride comfort? 1 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Whilst I'm pretty happy with my 2011 Honda Civic, I do find that I feel every bump whilst driving around the fens. It's fitted with Bridgestone Potenza...
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  Could a water leak be a head gasket problem? 5 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I just put a deposit down on a car. The seller says it has a water leak "due to a compressed water supply" which to me sounds like maybe a damaged pipe...
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  Ford C-MAX gearbox failure - what are my legal rights? 25 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Seven months ago I bought a 2006 Ford C-MAX TDCI automatic, which only had 48,000 miles on the clock. I purchased the car from a local dealer and have...
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  Nissan Juke gearbox failure 17 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Nissan Juke 1.6 automatic. The vehicle has covered 31k mileage, but is five months outside the original three year warranty. Nissan have quoted...
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  Bought a Toyota Corolla which broke down on the drive home - what should I do? 1 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2004 Toyota Corolla Verso yesterday for £4000. Sadly the car broke down on the drive home, with the gears slipping into neutral and refusing...
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  Are 'credit hire' cars risky? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car insurance is due for renewal in two weeks and my current insurer has offered a renewal at £235, which represents a 17 per cent increase. Is this...
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  Dealer loyalty brings its own rewards. 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are now driving our eighth Proton car. What this has brought us over those years is a very good reward for our loyalty to the same dealer,...
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  Why did a Jaguar dealer tell me that my chain cam XJ6's timing belt needs changing? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2004 Jaguar XJ6 3.0 petrol automatic which has completed 61,000. It has been main dealer serviced from new and I have owned it since August 2007....
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  I recently bought a used Citroen C4 with an engine management fault. Should the dealer repair it? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2007 Citroen C4 SX HDI automatic on 22 April 2010 for £10,495. Within the first week it was signalling that the engine management system was...
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  Which of these two Volkswagen Polos should I buy? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've seen and test driven a Volkswagen Polo 1.4S 52 with 48,000 miles. It's up for £3495, has a full service history, one owner and is HPI clear. Is £3300...
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  Would an engine flush reduce knocking in my Saab 9000's engine? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an N-reg Saab 9000 CSE turbo automatic. When the engine is running it knocks on the right hand side and gets louder while driving. I have asked...
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  My MINI Cooper's steering wheel is misaligned - is this an easy fix? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2002 MINI Cooper automatic has a slight niggling problem in that the steering wheel sits slightly misaligned at about 11.55, as opposed to 12.00 o'clock....
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  Can I have heated seats on permanently in an electric car? 31 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying an electric car. My wife and I are both in our seventies and we both have on our electric heated seats all the time as we both...
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  If automated braking in my car caused an accident, could I hold the manufacturer liable? 15 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What would be the legal situation if automated braking caused an accident? Could the car manufacturer be considered to be a third party in the claim? They...
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  What classic makes and models are the easiest to source spare parts for? 8 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like your opinion about the classic car spare parts market, above all for 25 to 35 years old models. What brands or models do you suggest avoiding...
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  Do all Audi S-Tronics suffer from erratic acceleration? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I took delivery in April 2012 of a new Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro with a retail price circa £53,000. This car is fitted with a DSG/S-tronic transmission...